BS216-5-FY-CO:
Professional Skills in Sports and Exercise Science 2
2016/17
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
30
05 March 2007
Requisites for this module
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BSC C600 Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C602 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C606 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Placement Year),
BSC C607 Sports Performance and Coaching,
BSC C608 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C609 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year)
This module is part of the continuing programme of skills-focussed modules that provides you with the opportunity to develop some of the skills you need as a Sport and Exercise Scientist and ensure you can compete successfully in the job market. In the Sports Science summer school you will apply some of the basic science and research skills that you acquired in lectures and practical classes during the first year to the identification and investigation of research questions relevant to performance in a variety of sports. You will also have an opportunity to develop your group working and communications skills whilst indulging in the simple enjoyment of participating in novel sporting experiences! In the statistics and data analysis part of the module you will practice and extend your skills in processing, evaluating and analyzing data, basic tools of the Sports Scientist's trade. Finally, this module will provide you with a structured opportunity to think about your future, about how the academic, sporting and social experiences of your University life are contributing to your development as an individual and what you need to do to fulfil your hopes and potential.
Learning outcomes:
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. participate in a research project to prepare you for your third year research dissertation;
2. apply a variety of standard statistical methodologies to the evaluation and analysis of typical data in the sport and exercise sciences;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of data presented in a variety of formats;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the job application process and preparation of curriculum vitae's and accompanying documents;
5. develop a written strategy to optimise your emloyability;
6. update your personal development and skills e-portfolio;
7. reflect upon the learning experiences of life at University and plan your development for the future.
Sports Science Summer School. 5 days; 9.00-5.00 each day comprising 4 x 3h practical Sport sessions; 3h lectures/seminars; 3-4 x 3h research project sessions; 1-2 x 3h presentation preparation. 1x3 h oral presentation session. 57 h student directed learning.
Careers and Personal Development Planning. 1 x 2 hrs and 1 x 3 hrs careers workshops; 1 x 3 hrs careers conference; 2 x 1 hr group tutorials; 2 x 10 min individual tutorials; 12 hrs student directed learning.
Statistics and data analysis. 5 x 2 hrs statistics workshops; 1 x 2 hrs data analysis seminar; 1 x 2 hr and 1 x 1 hr workshop on scientific report writing (SPF); 1 x 2 hrs presentation skills; 1 x 2 hrs critiquing research papers; 20 h student directed learning.
Participation: At least 6 hrs research participation.
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Sports Science Summer School (40%) comprising:
Satisfactory attendance and participation (5%), MCQ exam (15%), practical exam (20%)
Employability (40%) comprising:
Curriculum vitae, covering letter, portfolio and Career action plan (35%), satisfactory participation (5%)
Research skills and data analysis (15%). Statistics worksheet
Research Participation (5%)
Practicals, seminars, workshops, conference, directed learning
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
MCQ |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Statistics Worksheet |
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10% |
| Coursework |
Career Action Plan |
|
5% |
| Coursework |
Skills Portfolio |
|
35% |
| Practical |
Practical Observation |
|
20% |
| Practical |
WBE Log |
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5% |
| Practical |
Research Participation |
|
5% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Excluding tutors - Dr Paul Freeman, Dr Paul Bromley, Dr Florentina Hettinga, Dr Kate Reed, Dr Valerie Gladwell, Dr Murray Griffin
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Naomi Brooks
The University of Stirling
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 158 hours, 22 (13.9%) hours available to students:
136 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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